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Build the main part of your meal around rice,
noodles, or other grains. Use small amounts of meat,
poultry, fish, or eggs.
• For example, make a casserole by mixing rice,
vegetables, and chicken. Or try Beef-Noodle
Casserole (p. 22) or Stir-Fried Pork and Vegetables
with Rice (p. 26).
Add variety to family meals. In addition to cooking
family favorites, try new, low-cost recipes or food
combinations.
• For example, if you usually serve mashed potatoes,
try Baked Crispy Potatoes (p. 49) or Potato Salad
(p. 58) for a change.
Make meals easier to prepare by trying new ways
to cook foods.
• For example, try using a slow cooker or crock-pot
to cook stews or soups. They cook foods without
constant watching.
Use planned leftovers to save both time and money.
• For example, prepare a Beef Pot Roast (p. 21),
serve half of it, and freeze the remaining half to use
later. You also can freeze extra cooked meats and
vegetables for soups or stews.
Do “batch cooking” when your food budget and
time allow.
• For example, cook a large batch of Baked
Meatballs (p. 20) or Turkey Chili (p. 39), divide it
into family-size portions, and freeze some for meals
later in the month.
Plan snacks that give your family the nutrients
they need.
• For example, buy fresh fruits in season like apples
or peaches. Dried fruits like raisins or prunes, raw
vegetables, crackers, and whole wheat bread are
also good ideas for snacks.
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